Cuts and Lacerations in the Poultry Industry

Cuts and lacerations make up about 10% of injuries in the poultry processing industry. If you’ve been injured at work, contact a New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer for advice about your particular injury.

Cuts and lacerations are often caused by the following:

The employer does not provide or the employee does not use personal protective equipment, such as cut-resistant gloves.

Cut-resistant gloves offer protection, but do not completely remove the potential for cuts.

The gloves are not appropriate for the job (e.g., the wrong size or type).

Knives and scissors are not kept sharp.

Knives and scissors are not maintained or stored properly.

Knives and scissors are designed poorly.

Workstations can’t be modified, so some employees work in uncomfortable positions.

Employees work too close together resulting in cuts to nearby employees.

Inadequate lighting.

Improper cutting positions.

Piecework payment that encourages employees to work quickly, rather than safely.

Distractions, such as loud noises or music.

Defective cutting machine guards.

Improper use of cutting machines.

Protective gloves can get caught in machinery and pull an employee’s hand into the machine.

Schedule reviews of the work site to ensure personal protective equipment and other safety mechanisms are maintained and used properly.

Investigate incidents and near-miss incidents.

Put into operation a system for employees to notify management of potential hazards.

Keep knives and scissors sharp and in good condition.

Remove damaged knives from the work site.

Provide and use cut-resistant gloves.

Maintain gloves in good condition.

Remove damaged gloves from the work site and replace them.

Make sure work surfaces are at a suitable height for employees.

Provide sufficient space around employees.

Make sure machine guards are in place and are adjusted properly.

If you have been injured at a poultry processing plant or in any other workplace setting, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Contact New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer Dan Matrafajlo at (908)248-4404 for a free evaluation of your case.

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